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The Florida Senate will move forward next week with a proposal that would require all 12 state universities to adopt a "block" tuition policy by the fall of 2018.
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2018 Looms As Scott, Putnam Ready For Session
In appearances Tuesday before reporters and editors, Republican leaders Gov. Rick Scott and Adam Putnam laid out their legislative agendas, while declining to speculate on their political futures.
Read More »Universities Mark Progress, Face Challenges
With the possibility of significant budget cuts and an overhaul of the higher-education system by the Legislature, Florida's 12 state universities are facing a challenging year.
Read More »Senate Higher Ed Bills Pass Committee
Two bills passed in a unanimous vote Monday that would lead to wide-ranging changes in the state's higher-education system, including an expansion of Bright Futures scholarships, block tuition for universities and stronger requirements for students to graduate on time.
Read More »Colleges Gear Up For Legislative Battles
Florida state colleges are preparing for a renewed legislative fight this spring over how the 28-college system is governed and the number of bachelor's degrees they can award.
Read More »Scott Proposes Freezing Fees, Bright Futures Extension
Seeking to keep higher-education costs low and help more students graduate on time, Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday will outline an ambitious legislative agenda to cap student fees, eliminate sales taxes on textbook purchases and extend the Bright Futures scholarships to summer classes.
Read More »Gun Proposals Could Have Better Shot In Senate
Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart, this week sent the bill (SB 140) to three committees.
Read More »Former Florida University System Leader Dies At 75
The former chancellor of the Florida university system and chief of staff Charles B. Reed died Tuesday at age of 75.
Read More »Undocumented Immigrant Tuition Issue Re-Emerges
A newly elected state senator has filed legislation that would undo a 2014 law allowing in-state tuition for some undocumented immigrant students, potentially reopening an emotionally charged debate in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidential win. Sen. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, filed the bill (SB 82) less than three years after …
Read More »The University Of Florida Is Now Aiming To Have More Courses Completed Online
The Board of Governors’ Innovation and Online Committee meet Monday in Tampa to discuss a new goal for the Florida university system. The goal is to have 40 percent of a university’s undergrad credits earned online by 2025. “In order to accommodate the demand for higher education in an affordable, …
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